Vote for Old East Durham in Best of Durham 2025!

At GEORGE moves you, we are committed to uplifting Old East Durham—a neighborhood defined by its rich history and vibrant diversity. This year, we're focused on rallying support for our local businesses in the Best of Durham 2025 by Durham Magazine. Your vote is a powerful way to champion the community's unique spirit and ensure its continued growth.

Why Vote for Old East Durham?

Old East Durham is more than just a place; it's a thriving ecosystem where local businesses and non-profits work together to build equitable futures. By voting, you're supporting:

• Community Growth: Every vote helps local businesses thrive, fostering economic development and job creation.

• Cultural Preservation: By supporting local establishments, you can help preserve Old East Durham's unique cultural heritage and stories.

• Empowerment: Your vote empowers small business owners, including those from marginalized communities, to continue their impactful work.

• Sustainability: Local businesses often prioritize sustainable practices, contributing to a healthier environment.

Highlighted Businesses

Here's a look at some of the incredible businesses you can vote for:

Dining

• Proximity Brewing Company: Best Brewery

• East Durham Sweet Shoppe: Best Desserts & Pastries

• Ideal’s Deli: Sandwich & Grocery: Best Sandwiches

• Congress Social Bar: Best Place for Late Night

• Sofia’s Pizza: Best Pizza

• Rofhiwa Book Café: Best Coffee Shop

Services

• JR Auto Repair: Best Auto Repair

• All My Children Childcare: Best Child Care (Write-in)

• The Studio - Old East Durham: Best Tattoo Shop

• Top Notch Performance Fit: Best Place to Get in Shape (Write-in)

• Fuss and Bother: Best Hair Salon

Arts

• Hayti Heritage Center: Best Dance Studio, Best Venue for Community Theater, Best Venue for Live Music (Small), Best Museum, Best Event Space, Best Festival

  • Disclaimer: Though located outside Old East Durham, it remains vital to Durham's preservation. In solidarity, we chose to VOTE Hayti Heritage Center.

Home

• Old East Durham: Best Neighborhood

• Design Bank - Craven Miller: Best Interior Designer

• Design Bank - John Hykes: Best Landscape Architect

• Rofhiwa Book Cafe: Best Gift Store

• Club Clean by Nadiah Porter: Best Cleaning Services (Write-in)

Retail

• Middle of May "MOM" Thrift: Best Clothing Store (Write-in), Best Thrift/Consignment Store - Clothing, Best Thrift/Consignment Store - Home Goods

• Little Farm Homestead: Best Gift Store, Best Durham-Made Product

• The Raw Edition Candle Company: Best Gift Store, Best Durham-Made Product

• Design Bank: Best Home Furnishings, Best Home Accessories

• Rofhiwa Book Cafe: Best Gift Store

• Homebucha: Best Artisanal Product (Write-in)

Empowering Non-Profits

Organizations like Communities in Partnership (CIP) are at the forefront of community transformation in Old East Durham. Founded in 2011, CIP is a majority-Black women-led organization dedicated to addressing systemic inequities and empowering residents through various initiatives. Their mission is to serve historically excluded communities, predominantly Black, Brown, and Indigenous, by cultivating grassroots leadership and building community resilience through collective action.

CIP's efforts include providing food boxes to families experiencing food insecurity, developing local leaders, and changing the narrative about the community. Their work fosters trust and collaboration among residents, creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.

You can learn more about their impactful work on their website.

Join Us in Voting

Your vote is a powerful tool for change. Let's make Old East Durham shine in the Best of Durham 2025! 💪🏾

🔗 Click here to cast your vote and support these amazing local businesses and non-profits.